Category Archives: Bats

Keeping wildlife out of your home seems like a no-brainer. Close the doors, use screens on your windows and don’t leave gaping holes anywhere that they can access to move in. But it’s not so easy. Sometimes there’s a soft spot in the wood, or crack you weren’t aware of the way up high. Many…

We know what you’re thinking: Why on earth are we talking about keeping bats around when it’s our job to get rid of them. But hear us out. Bats, while unwelcome in your home and dangerous for handling, are actually great little creatures to have around. Seriously. Just not inside your home or where they…

Just in time for Halloween, there’s something in your attic making noises. Seasonal fears aside, it’s probably not ghosts and goblins. It’s more likely to be birds or rodents which (in their own way) are just as scary to a homeowner. Probably scarier. After all, what self-respecting goblin chews through your electrical wires? It’s That…

In Connecticut, we share the state with a fascinating array of wildlife. While most of us appreciate them in their natural environment, we do NOT appreciate sharing our homes with infestations of them. Bats are one of the more common attic pests in Connecticut. What Kind of Bats Are In My Attic? While it may…

Wild animals are a frequent cause of stress for homeowners across Connecticut. Squirrels, raccoons, opossums, skunks, and bats seek out warmth and shelter in attics, basements, garages, crawlspaces, and sheds. They can find a small opening less than an inch in diameter and chew and scratch until it is wide enough to squeeze into the…

Bats look for warm places to live and frequently choose the attics of houses. They live in large colonies that often include hundreds of bats. They leave behind urine and guano, or droppings, that can cause damage to a house, a foul odor, and possibly even health problems in humans. Bats Need to Be Excluded…

Now that fall is here, many animals are looking for warm places to hibernate for the winter. Bats hibernate from October or November through March or April. They often seek shelter in the attics of homes where the temperature is suitable for hibernation. Bats often hibernate in groups called colonies. If you see one bat…

Bats can spread diseases that can be potentially serious to humans. Even though this occurs less frequently than many people think, it is wise to stay away from them. If you have a problem with bats in your attic, hire a professional to remove them. The most common health concern associated with bats is rabies,…

Bats like to make their homes in attics because they are warm, dry, safe places to live and raise their pups. However, their droppings and urine can cause a host of problems to you and your home. Bat guano (droppings) and urine can cause a foul smell, as well as the lung infection histoplasmosis, which…